Tips for Living Longer

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Exercise Regularly

Regular physical activity helps you manage your weight, improves your mood, prevents osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and controls high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Following a regular exercise program will boost your energy level and promote good cardiovascular health. You may find that exercising regularly improves sleep.

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“Genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger,” states Francis S. Collins, M.D., PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health. What is the secret to longevity? For the first time, research indicates that there are specific genetic variations that can provide a person with an usually long life. However, the importance of a healthy lifestyle and environmental factors should not be overlooked. Here are ten resolutions that you should keep if you want to live longer.